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17 May 2021 | Boyd Muleya

Can Government’s Bank Recapitalization Plan Reduce Interest Rates in Zambia?

Last week we covered what interest rates are, their types and essence to the broader economy. In this week’s edition of Monday Opinion, we explain why the proposed Government recapitalization of state-owned banks isnot a […]

17 May 2021 | Ludiya Phiri

Give radio, TV sets to inmates so they can follow campaign messages – PRISCCA

THE Prisons Care and Counselling Association (PRISCCA) has demanded that all political parties are accorded equal space to convey their campaign messages to inmates ahead of the August polls. In an interview, PRISCCA executive director... […]

17 May 2021 | Daniel Chansa

Cyber Security law will deal with hate speech during campaigns – ZICTA

ZAMBIA Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) Board Chairperson Frightone Sichone says politicians should be aware of the consequences of perpetrating hate speech in view of the cyber security law. Speaking when he called on... […]

17 May 2021 | Jones Chilikazi

ECZ, Police have no capacity to stop PF from holding campaign rallies – Nevers

MMD leader Nevers Mumba has challenged the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and the Police to ensure that the Patriotic Front also abides by the COVID-19 related regulations during campaigns. Last week, ECZ discouraged the... […]

17 May 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

Low reportage on social protection worries Ministry of Community Development

MINISTRY of Community Development and Social Services acting director for policy planning and information Marian Tembo says she has noted with concern the little effort being made by the media towards reporting social protection issues.... […]

17 May 2021 | Diggers Correspondent

PF has awarded me a penalty by adopting Tasila in Chawama, brags Potipher

THE Patriotic Front has awarded me a penalty by adopting President Edgar Lungu’s daughter as a parliamentary candidate in Chawama, and there is no way I will fail to score, says UPND aspiring candidate Potipher... […]

14 May 2021 | Jones Chilikazi

I’ll support Tasila, says Sichalwe after PF drops him

OUTGOING Chawama PF member of parliament Lawrence Sichalwe says despite him not being adopted, he is still a member of the Patriotic Front and will support President Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila. Commenting on the PF’s... […]

13 May 2021 | Ludia Phiri

Covid-19 public health guidelines must not disadvantage opposition – CCZ

THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has expressed concern over the unfair application of the Covid-19 public guidelines against some political stakeholders. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has announced that there will be... […]

13 May 2021 | Chamuka Shalubala

BoZ must maintain monetary policy rate at 8.5%, urges Kafwanka

FINANCIAL analyst Blessings Kafwanka has urged the Bank of Zambia to maintain the current monetary policy rate which currently stands at 8.5 percent in a bid to sustain economic activities. Monetary policy is the action... […]

13 May 2021 | Jones Chilikazi

Zambians are undecided on who to vote for, they want a serious alternative – Kateka

A LOT of people are not happy with the big parties and are looking for a serious alternative, we have come to provide that solid alternative, says New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka. In an... […]